Global Sand Crisis: Extraction Outpaces Replenishment
The UN warns sand is being extracted faster than it can be replenished, threatening ecosystems, livelihoods, and coastal defenses against climate change.
The UN warns sand is being extracted faster than it can be replenished, threatening ecosystems, livelihoods, and coastal defenses against climate change.
Kenya rugby sevens star Kevin Wekesa speaks out on climate injustices, urging global action as extreme weather impacts African athletes disproportionately.
A massive wildfire in Florida's Everglades has burned 11,000 acres, producing huge smoke plumes and reducing visibility, with no injuries reported yet.
A Linne’s two-toed sloth born at Edinburgh Zoo on May 11 is the first sloth birth in Scotland. Named Atty in honour of Sir David Attenborough.
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RecommendedSixty-six million years ago, a 10km asteroid struck Earth, causing dinosaur extinction. This article details the catastrophic events: from impact to global winter.
Scotland's first-ever baby sloth, born at Edinburgh Zoo, has been named Atty in honour of Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday.
An unusually dry spring has increased drought risk across the UK, especially in central and southern England, with low river flows and groundwater levels prompting farmer concerns.
A former royal butler reveals King Charles' Jaguar has a 'Save the Red Squirrel' sticker, and his Aston Martin runs on wine and cheese waste.
A Pennsylvania mother grieving the loss of her son and father discovered a 3.09-carat white diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas, worth up to $30,000.
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RecommendedTwo wildfires in South Florida's Everglades have burned thousands of acres, with crews achieving 30% containment. No injuries or property damage reported.
Hydrilla verticillata, an invasive Asian plant, is choking Colombia's Cienaga Grande de Santa Marta wetland, devastating fishing communities and threatening livelihoods.
On April 27, every one of the world's 50 hottest cities was in India, with average peak temps of 44.7C. Experts call it unprecedented and a public health emergency.
The Sun released an M5.8-class solar flare causing radio blackouts and a coronal mass ejection expected to trigger Northern Lights visible in the UK and US tonight.
Scientists warn global temperatures could rise by 3.5°C by 2100 under a high-emissions scenario, leading to severe climate impacts and tipping points.
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RecommendedA study of Maiasaura fossil teeth reveals advanced parental care, with adults feeding young softer, high-protein foods for rapid growth, similar to modern birds.
One of the driest Aprils on record for central and southern England has left river levels low, raising drought fears. Rainfall was 23% below average, with some areas receiving less than 5%.
After a decade-long legal fight, a French family proved that toxic algae killed a jogger in Brittany, holding the state accountable for failing to curb nitrate pollution from farming.
A survey of a Liverpool roadside verge after No Mow May reveals 21 plant species, including cuckoo flower and yarrow, boosting biodiversity despite some local opposition.
Data centres in Australia are set to be powered by wind and solar energy, marking a significant shift towards renewable energy in the tech sector.
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RecommendedA new study of fossil teeth reveals that duck-billed dinosaurs fed their young a softer, nutritious diet, aiding rapid growth and suggesting advanced parental care.
Scientists warn 2026 could be hottest year on record due to El Niño and climate change, with unprecedented wildfires and extreme weather expected globally.
Former pilots and millionaires call for grounding private jets at Cannes Film Festival amid fuel shortages, citing 2 million litres of kerosene burned last year and urging stars to follow Pedro Pascal's economy flight example.
Scientists warn 'Godzilla' El Niño, potentially supercharged by Indian Ocean Dipole, could drive global temperatures to record highs, causing extreme weather worldwide.
Millions in Arizona, Texas, and California are urged to stay indoors as toxic smog blankets the region, with air quality alerts issued through Tuesday.
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RecommendedResearchers find that supermarket products labeled 'natural' or 'sustainable' often lack meaningful certification, serving mostly as marketing terms.
Heat advisories issued in California and Arizona as temperatures soar 10-15C above average. Meanwhile, South Africa faces deadly floods with over 300mm of rain expected.
Ailton Krenak, first Indigenous Brazilian in the Academy of Letters, criticizes consumerism and urges humanity to tread lightly on Earth.
Levels of toxic Pfas compounds in northern gannet eggs fell up to 74% over 55 years, showing regulations effectively reduce pollution and protect wildlife.
Snowpack levels in the western United States have dropped to critical lows, raising alarms over water shortages, drought, and wildfire risks this summer.
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RecommendedMojave Max, Nevada's tortoise weather prognosticator, emerged record late on May 10, marking winter's end. His delay due to weather fluctuations and sharing burrow with other tortoises.